tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:20:48 +0000Lighten Up WIth AnnaAnna Peters of Chardon is joining Lighten Up for the second time, after taking part in 2013. She said is looking forward to learning more about healthy eating and getting active.http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)Blogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-6776519236146405871Mon, 12 May 2014 16:17:00 +00002014-05-12T09:17:44.128-07:00Blog 21- biking<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div>I love biking.&nbsp; I have the Maple Highlands trail a half of a mile from my home.</div><div>Finally the weather has broke and I have been able to ride twice. The first trip was 14 miles, the second 18 miles,&nbsp; The Maple Highlands is a quiet trail through the woods, starts in Chardon and end up across from the Grandview Golf course in Middlefield. The trail is not to hilly and I would recommend to anyone who likes to bike.</div><div><br></div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/05/blog-21-biking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-2575014744444099339Mon, 12 May 2014 16:14:00 +00002014-05-12T09:14:06.430-07:00Color Run<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div>We had a blast at the color run. That day my fitbit calculated 21945 steps! wow that seems like a lot-</div><div><br></div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/05/color-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-8104374842454420116Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:31:00 +00002014-04-27T06:31:19.923-07:00Blog 19 my new favorite detox waterI found this on Pinterest
<br> I drink this in addition to my regular water .
<br>I brew dandelion root tea (60 oz h2o), splash of unsweetened cranberry juice and the juice of one lemon. I drink a pitcher of this each day -
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<br>Sent from my iPadhttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/04/blog-19-my-new-favorite-detox-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-6369162196227030148Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:28:00 +00002014-04-27T06:28:21.668-07:00Blog 18 -working HardSunday morning and I am happy that I am moving on in the contest , I was concerned that it would be very close . I thought that I wanted to go to Dino&#39;s Saturday night as my reward, but reaching of goal of getting below 200 pounds ,Linguine and clams did not seem so important. So instead John and I split a subways sub( with only healthy options ) and walked up to the Maple festival twice. ( no fries , no gyros, nope i did have a few bites of cowboy popcorn).
<br>I am finding the choosing the right options be it healthy food, exercise is nice when the benefits start to show, for me I think losing weight will always be a slow process - and it has to be a way of life, not a &quot;diet&quot; I have been in this lighten up for two years, sometimes more slacking than others , I started in 2013 over 220 now I am under 200, slow and steady , but as my trainer in boot camp states, always moving forward.http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/04/blog-18-working-hard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-5174108794072503330Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:23:00 +00002014-04-22T04:23:04.175-07:00blog 17- Old friends<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div>Wow- is all I can say, I ran into a co worker from my past- What an inspiration!!! She looks GREAT. </div><div>She has been working really hard at trying to improve her health. She has recently lost 90- yes I said 90 pounds- </div><div>It made the reality of working hard can truly have its rewards.&nbsp; My scale is not moving- not for lack of trying- but not being vigalant about food choices. </div><div>I am going to boot camp class 5 nights a week- Working my but off- my son joined with me and he lost 12 pounds- I lost more in inches than I did in weight- I am signing up for another month.&nbsp; I have found strength in numbers and I have a great group of work out buddies and an awesome, motivating trainer( Thanks Paul)</div><div><br></div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/04/blog-17-old-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-1615022087236382945Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:49:00 +00002014-04-11T11:49:07.260-07:00Blog 16 food choices<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div>Food choices- sometimes it is so&nbsp;easy, sometimes it is the hardest decision to make - to eat healthy or not. This year I have made a choice to not eat anything that is frozen, or premade in a can-( I have eaten tuna from a pouch). This is hard. No more lean cuisines, no quick light soups. I am making my lunches at 5.30 am- resorting to a lot of salads.</div><div>&nbsp;I have gotten a lot of use of a few new gadgets-</div><div>I nice cast iron grill and a veggie cutter- . </div><div>I am also trying to stay away from most fast food- how ever in a pinch did hit up subway- I find myself at the store more often- buying fresh veggies- passing the chips are still hard- I thought for sure the weight would fall off- NOT.&nbsp; It is a slow slow process. </div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/04/blog-16-food-choices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-2835196039681080658Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:03:00 +00002014-04-04T13:03:48.005-07:00blog 15 TGIFI am glad this week is over. I am glad baseball season is underway (I am glad I am fitting into my old Indians shirts)
<br>This has been a tough week- I have gone to boot camp all week- I skipped one day of yoga due to a migraine, the thought of downward dog with a head ache was just too much.
<br>I am hoping to get some good walks in soon.. The temptation to eat some not healthy options was there all week- I just wanted the big platter of fries or the endless bowl of pasta but I reminded myself that fitting into clothes and be healthy had a bigger reward in the end- and thanks Jane because on Friday, John offered to bring me an Arby&#39;s fish sandwhich and from across the hall she yelled- EAT HEALTHY- so the fried fish got replaced with whole wheat, tuna and spinach! and lot&#39;s of H20http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/04/blog-15-tgif.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-5048143170686505394Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:07:00 +00002014-03-30T18:07:08.464-07:00Blog 14. ShockedI was shocked at the weigh in - my scale has not budged but the big red scale went down-phew I have been working out everyday. My goal this week is to improve my food choices -something better everyday . I have the workout part of this lighten up thing down - eating is still a challenge - it is not like I east bread or drink pop - I think it is my mindless nibble and my glass of wine - I am seeing my body change - it is rewarding - I have a stronger desire to improve. I have a huge birthday and a much needed vacation in the near future - I want have room in my cruise attire.
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<br>Sent from my iPadhttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/03/blog-14-shocked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-9167464382365075945Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:27:00 +00002014-03-23T07:27:17.044-07:00Blog 13Quick blog today - shopping in my own closet - finding clothes in my own closet- yippie - clothes that I bought thinking , hoping would fit but did not but now they do !!!
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/03/blog-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-4323944061754392790Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:28:00 +00002014-03-16T05:28:41.638-07:00Blog 12. BootcampThis week my youngest son and I started bootcamp. There is one word that can describe this experience, ouch! Well, that is not entirely true, so,far it is energizing , fun ,humbling and exhausting all in one. Paul the instructor is fun and gives guidance. He is telling us about food and giving us lists to choose from. Aaron is not thrilled by lack of carbs, he is losing weight but is not so much fun, but he is losing and we are spending lots of time together.
<br>The weigh in in two weeks. It has gone by so fast. I hope the weather breaks and I can get some fellow lightenup people to join me on some walks.
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<br>Sent from my iPadhttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/03/blog-12-bootcamp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-352465545014388637Sun, 09 Mar 2014 12:36:00 +00002014-03-09T05:36:18.136-07:00blog 11 This week<div><span></span></div><div><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_8_1394213606915_51">Well what a week this has been.</div><div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_8_1394213606915_53">I have had a lot of challenges. John was home and it was birthday dinners, date nights(not that I am complaining) and late night meetings. I had to make choices, some that did not thrill me. &nbsp;I wanted to have a sushi picnic on the bed Wednesday night- but it was after 9pm so I had a sushi bite and made a <span id="misspell-0" class=""><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1394213606915_5940">pouted</span></span> face and moved on. Also came the night of Cheesecake Factory- I printed out the nutrition facts and picked my dinner before we went- and I did not change my mind-even though that burger looked really really good. &nbsp;</div><div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_8_1394213606915_55">It must be working the scale is moving in the right direction. I feel good.</div><div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_8_1394213606915_57">The right choices are still not easy . I hope that someday the "right " decisions are automatic - I still slip up - I still sneak a Cheeto or an extra glass of wine but I am overall making wise choices. &nbsp;</div></div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/03/blog-11-this-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-5871255936889225760Sun, 02 Mar 2014 15:12:00 +00002014-03-02T07:13:05.400-08:00Lazy SundayWell I wish I could say that it is a lazy
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<br>Going to the YMCA as soon as I am
<br>Done blogging. the weather as usual is not making going out very easy, it would be so nice to sit in front of the tv and watch lifetime movies. I had some days this week Yoga on Friday made me feel great I found some
<br>New strength and I accomplished some poses that I have not done before. So in all I think I am doing ok , the scale is slow moving this week but my strength is increasing
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/03/lazy-sunday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-3266037667949220643Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:27:00 +00002014-02-22T11:27:17.622-08:00Blog 9. First weigh inPhew ,the first weigh in is over. - I was So happy to see our group smiling. After chatting with a few , I realize now that a few more of us will be stopping by the Reiders produce department - I checked it out after Lean Living on my way to get my hair cut - I purchased a few packages of mushrooms , potatoes and some apples . I also (shhh) sneaked a quick taste of the crab dip - I was starving -but decided to snack on an apple in the car . I am trying to figure out what my next month&#39;s plan is going to be , I am close to a personal goal - it is possible at the next weigh in but I really must be focused. Motivation is key for me, when I feel like not working out or grabbing the wrong snack I think of this group- Id all of you guys are doing it , so can I ! truth be told, I grab the article from the New Herald
<br>look at all of your faces and push myself - I want to lose the 5% by April&#39;s weigh in to keep in this thing until July .I am half way .
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/02/blog-9-first-weigh-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-1422802220721200709Fri, 21 Feb 2014 01:49:00 +00002014-02-20T17:49:37.516-08:00Blog8. One of those daysDid you ever have one of those days where you would rather be anywhere else ? I was fine this morning - my running on the treadmill is getting better . My eating during the day is getting better - but tonight when I got home - laundry, dinner, the dog, the cat, shopping - cleaning the counters and floors - putting away the groceries- I was calling for calgon to take me away - no such luck! Kids in the kitchen - non stop talking - a broken phone - non stop talking -dog needing to go out - the kids not stopping the talking - ok just going to shut the bedroom door - it is almost 9pm and my alarm goes off at 4:30 -
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<br>The Cheetos are not in the kitchen cupboard but I swear I can hear them calling me from Marc&#39;s a few blocks away -on these stressful nights I want for brief minute to cheat - but I want to be thinner more - but those darn Cheetos are still on the back of my mind - I hope in time they shut up .
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/02/blog8-one-of-those-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-1959395572851691913Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:13:00 +00002014-02-17T09:13:36.908-08:00Blog 7 Hurry SpringOh It was hard to get to the gym this morning- These cold mornings are getting so old.
<br>It will be so nice to walk outside. I want to see tulips and daffodils- I know it will come but this year seems to be taking forever.
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<br>I try to go to the ymca 3 times a week before I go to work- Do you know that I pass 3 McDonalds on my way to work after I leave the gym.
<br>This morning I thought I would be proactive and I would bring a little snack so I would not be tempted to stop along the way-
<br>I brought an egg white- IT FROZE!! so much for being proactive. I did have a nice breakfast of cereal and blueberries once I got to work
<br>but it is just the little things about this weather that are driving me crazy and I am so done with this cold.
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<br>I did finally get a chance to read all of the blogs- It is nice to see all of the stories- (good and bad)http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/02/blog-7-hurry-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-3789749152639725669Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:53:00 +00002014-02-11T12:53:27.612-08:00Blog 6- Going to miss Laura<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="RIGHT: auto">I was sad to hear that Laura was leaving the News Herald.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">( My mom too, she reads Laura's column daily)</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I am happy for her moving on to a new adventure. </div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I like seeing Laura at weigh in's and seeing her smile with our&nbsp; little victories. I know that this Lighten group is strong and we will accomplish alot </div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/02/blog-6-going-to-miss-laura.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-7686321724113978467Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:56:00 +00002014-02-04T07:56:01.395-08:00Blog 5 Frustrated<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="RIGHT: auto">Not a good feeling to be frustrated so early in the "game". I am working out like crazy- I have the right mind set but my numbers on my scale seem to be&nbsp; <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-0><SPAN>hibernating</SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp; Grrrr.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I know my issue- same as always- I seem to be mindlessly grabbing food at end of the day- </div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">sleepy- lazy- not an excuse. BAD HABITS- I am not even hungry- and when I grab something I usually say I will vitabot and I forget-- I am&nbsp; my own worst enemy.&nbsp; They say you can break a habit in 30 days - It is so tough- I feel like I need to resort to duck tape-- either over my mouth or across my fingers- or maybe both!! I just need to find that will power to make it <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-3>through</SPAN> the evenings. I am happy with all else- I have changed my snacks, weigh everything, I am crazy about exercising-&nbsp;(&nbsp;&nbsp;I really like it)- spinning, walking, running, <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-5><SPAN>elliptical</SPAN></SPAN>, incorporating some weights, just bought some <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-6>kettle bells</SPAN>, but they are still in the box- I am hoping to bring those out this week, but I need to get out the dvd and learn how to use them correctly.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">This is never easy--- thank god Duck tape comes in fashionable colors-- it may come down to that!</div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/02/blog-5-frustrated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-4796424875689343901Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:36:00 +00002014-01-27T11:36:22.296-08:00Blog 4 surroundedI am sitting at the car dealership waiting for tire repair ( darn Chardon roads)- I am in the customer lounge - surrounded by junk food! A huge Pepsi can ,almost as tall as myself, is next to a machine filled with over sized bags of fake foods and a tv in the back ground blaring some recipe for something that sounds really yummy. So, I get out the weapon of defense these days - Lighten up - well, ok maybe it is my iPhone, and I am blogging ,but at least I am not giving in to treats that would not do me any good.
<br> I am flipping thru pages of a magazine making mental notes on a book I want to reserve from the library - &quot;The Pound A Day Diet &quot;by Rocco Dispirito. He has some really good recipes listed so I will check it out - I think will even try one for dinner -I am glad I have this iPhone - I can not only blog but take quick photos of recipes until I can get this book .
<br>It is just so noticeable now, how many things are out to tempt us, especially when bored it stuck in lounge. If it was warmer, I could walk up and down Mentor Ave, but I will blog my latest thoughts.
<br>A positive note , I was semi prepared for this wait that has turned out to be almost two hours so far. I packed some snacks. Almonds, water and 1/2 of a Florida orange bought yesterday on my long drive home.
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/01/blog-4-surrounded.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-7088077543193904633Sun, 26 Jan 2014 14:44:00 +00002014-01-26T06:44:48.209-08:00Blog 3 - back in the car - Well my vacation is over and now for
<br>The LONG drive back from sunny Florida to snowy Ohio - one the road for one hour - the boys are bickering already and John had to stop at McDonald&#39;s already for a real coffee-
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<br>Week. The cruise was great, weather awesome and met new friends. I tried my best on the ship - the scale on board said that I gained 1.2 lbs- I am ok with that , my water in take was a bit down and my whole routine turned upside down sleeping in a bit, eating dinner much later than usual and more food temptations than you can ever imagine. I walked every morning 1-2 miles, climbed the
<br>Stairs and tried to stay away from carbs . Now I plan on getting back to routine at home. Yoga on Wednesday and Friday am, spinning class on Saturdays. I want to get to gym before work at least twice during the week but that means getting there by 5:30am and that seems harsh in these extreme temps.
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/01/blog-3-back-in-car.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-6612784975918504518Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:31:00 +00002014-01-18T12:31:43.497-08:00Blog #2 hours in a minivanWell having spent the past 15 or more hours riding in a minivan - warm weather here I come - I have had many hours to think and read . I am currently reading Evolution by Joe. Manganiello - a good book about pushing yourself / and believing that all things are possible and over coming obstacles. I trying to get my own personal goals set in place . I missed the weigh in, but checked in with a friend and we are both exited that 2014 lighten up in officially under weight - granted starting out on the road has brought out the whole trying to eat healthy on the road challenge - but I will do my best . I will hopefully get a nice walk in tonight. I need it / minivan and two teenage boys for 15 hours - a walk will be a great stress reliever .
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/01/blog-2-hours-in-minivan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-6478092846866285441Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:25:00 +00002014-01-14T14:25:25.478-08:00Blog #1Well I am happy to be back in &quot;lighten up&quot;.I have missed the big red scale, the blogs and Facebook posts but mostly the personal motivation to see a lower number registering on that scale on Weigh Saturday&#39;s.
<br>I am starting this first week on a vacation - an all inclusive vacation. Yikes , but I have a game plan - lot&#39;s of walking , lots of fresh produce and portion control - best part of this week is no cooking and no clean up !!!
<br>This year I have a friend (co worker) joining me in this journey. We have managed to get two of our bosses to be our cheerleading team , our motivators and our &quot;lead by example&quot;. The are both strong, healthy ( yes that means thin) athletes. Last year,they competed in many races , including a triathlon.They will push us in the right direction with positive reinforcement and maybe even so friendly wagers.
<br>I hope everyone does well this year. I hope to be a major player in this lighten up contest .
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2014/01/blog-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (NewsHerald LightenUp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-898580558826790777Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:37:00 +00002013-07-26T07:37:03.622-07:00blog 41 Final Blog-<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="RIGHT: auto">Well since the weigh in is tomorrow I guess this is my final <SPAN id=misspell-0 class=mark>lightenup</SPAN> 2013 blog.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I want to express my thanks one last time to everyone- </div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I am happy that I have gotten to know a few a my fellow "lighten <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-1 class=mark>upers"<VAR id=yui-ie-cursor></VAR></SPAN>- I like following our achievements on <SPAN id=misspell-2 class=mark>facebook</SPAN>.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">If anyone wants to go for a walk- just send a me a message- </div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I will miss the words of&nbsp; encouragement and knowledge from Cori's emails- I warned her I might just email her from time to time and she said fine!</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I&nbsp; have learned <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-3>a lot</SPAN> over the past few months.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I have accepted a few things about this way of life- </div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">My weight will always be a struggle- challenge- I will always&nbsp;have to make choices- I will always have to exercise- I have to eat carrots instead of <SPAN id=misspell-4 class=mark>cheetos</SPAN> ;)</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">&nbsp;</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">Thanks to everyone who reads my <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-5>blogs </SPAN>( I know my mom reads every one!)- some complaining and venting- (sorry about that)- </div> <div style="RIGHT: auto"><SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" class=tab>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>some bragging about my accomplishments.</div> <div style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-SIZE: 16px; RIGHT: auto">I read <SPAN id=misspell-6>everyone's</SPAN> <SPAN id=misspell-7>blogsg</SPAN> weekly, I liked reading <SPAN id=misspell-8>everyone's</SPAN> stories. I smiled with reaching goals- felt motivated by others activities, felt the same struggle with snacking .</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I hope my <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-9>bloggs</SPAN> and <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-10>facebook </SPAN>photos encouraged others as well.</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">&nbsp;</div> <div style="RIGHT: auto">I have a few people who already want to particpate next year, so I guess I will leave it at that-... until next year.</div></div>http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-41-final-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lighten Up in 2013)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-4784851394439869397Thu, 18 Jul 2013 21:24:00 +00002013-07-18T14:24:58.326-07:00blog 40 Compliments -Today as I was wondering my building I ran into a friend that I have not seen in awhile, her office moved and we never seem to have the opportunity to cross paths. It was nice chit chatting with her, as I was leaving me she complimented me on my appearance and I shared my experience with lighten up. I shared about the weigh in&#39;s, Laura, boot camp, Cori and the Lake County Heath Dept. I told her that despite how challenging it is,I was very thankful for the program. She told me that I inspired her. I felt very good that I was able to do that. I still have challenges every day. This morning driving past the third McDonald&#39;s on my way to work, I swear that I heard an egg mcmuffin calling my name -I take that back, it was practically a scream, but I ignored the temptation and I was just as satisfied with my pineapple and cottage cheese, it feels at times I have a food angel on one shoulder and temptation devil on the other - I wish the devil would just disappear, but I will just have to keep making the right choices and it will be as easy as pie - lol wrong word choice - I will not stop on July 27 - this is a life choice.
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-40-compliments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lighten Up in 2013)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-8491076047864748701Sun, 14 Jul 2013 12:42:00 +00002013-07-14T05:42:53.841-07:00Blog 39 outdoorsI spendt the entire day outdoors yesterday. The morning started out with a twenty mile bike ride , that makes over 130 miles so far this summer . I hope to make that close to 300 by summers end. Next, we went to Punderson State Park, we walked the archery target course, fourteen station in the woods,hilly trails. I never even knewbthat existed, by a 14 year old son with a new bow can find all sortsbof adventures. Then , lastly we took an evening motorcycle ride.<br>One other note, I think my youngest son has finally jumped onto this healthier living. My middlle sonn has lost over 40 lbs, he is so skinny,needing all new clothes.I look at him and I am so impessed. I may not be my skinniest yet, but I am getting there, Yesterday when I sat in the back of the motorcycle, I fit better and that felt good. I have reached the goal of being thinner and living healthier , thin will come in time. Living leaner is very nice and I will always be thankful for this &quot; lightenup program&quot;.http://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-39-outdoors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lighten Up in 2013)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426097402684852152.post-7341177619482795644Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:52:00 +00002013-07-07T04:52:15.434-07:00Blog 38 days offI took a few days off for the holiday. They have flown by - my to do list around the house is getting smaller yet there is still never enough time in the day. We went to another birthday party last night the rain put a damper on the outdoor activities, we did bring our own chairs and set them up away from the snack table, close enough for conversation too far to easily grab a chip and snack. Walking is an everyday planned exercise and I plan to maintain that after the end of July .
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<br>Sent from my iPhonehttp://lightenupwithanna.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-38-days-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lighten Up in 2013)0